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Scammers Don’t Need to Break In,
They’re Closer Than You Think

AI now lets scammers sound like your son, text like your spouse, or video-call like your dad. It only takes them a few seconds to weaponize love and trust.

Note: This film uses AI-generated characters to reveal the technology and tactics behind today’s scams.

Scams Don’t Look Like Scams, But Here’s How You Can Spot Them

They arrive as urgent requests, irresistible offers, or official-looking messages. But look closer for these signs:

Pressure to Act Instantly

Scammers push like ticking bombs, forcing choices before your gut can whisper “stop.”

Rewards That Seem Unreal

Free skins, “prizes,” or miracles? Usually just traps wrapped in glitter.

Requests for Secrecy

Scammers thrive in silence. If they ask you to hide it, consider it a warning flare.

Unusual Requests

Suddenly asked to wire money, share passwords, or approve something out of the blue? That’s your gut’s red flag screaming. s.

Texts That Feel Off

That text from “your kid” or your pop? Sometimes it’s them. Sometimes it’s a stranger wearing their voice.

Being Scam-Savvy Protects You. Bitdefender Protects Everyone You Love

Scammers don’t need to fool you - they’ll go after the ones you protect.

It’s not a fair fight. They use AI to hit where it hurts most.

Bitdefender fights back using AI shields on all your loved-ones’ devices.

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When Scammers Knock,
Bitdefender Slams the Door

AI made scams faster. Sneakier. Harder to spot. Not anymore.

Peek Inside Bitdefender’s Scam Protection Platform

Think of it as your digital gut instinct: only sharper, faster, and impossible to fool. That’s Bitdefender’s AI scam assistant.

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: Send It

Forward any suspicious message—whether it’s a strange text, DM, email, unknown link, or QR code. If it feels off, don’t ignore it. Let us scan it and help you stay safe.

Step 2: It Scans

The AI scans for red flags like fake voices, spoofed logos, deceptive domains, and unusual patterns—clues you’d likely miss. It detects scams hiding in plain sight.

Step 3: The Verdict Hits

In just seconds, it reveals what you’re facing—safe, risky, or dangerous. Then it tells you what to do next: ignore it, block it, or proceed carefully with more info.

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